Protection
The outer layers of your skin form a barrier between your body and the environment. Cleansing should therefore be effective, but not unnecessarily harsh.
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SKINCARE KNOW-HOW · UNDERSTANDING YOUR SKIN
Understanding Your Skin – What It Needs for Good Skincare
You do not need to memorise the structure of your skin to care for it properly. What matters is understanding why skin needs moisture and lipids, why its needs can change and why good skincare should always suit the way your skin feels right now.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
Good skincare starts with understanding, not products
Skincare becomes simpler when you stop looking for a particular cream first and start by asking what your skin actually needs.
Your skin protects your body from the outside world while working to retain moisture. When that balance is disrupted, it may feel dry, tight, sensitive or unsettled.
This leads to the most important principle: cleansing should not put unnecessary strain on your skin, and skincare should replenish moisture or lipids according to its needs.
THE ESSENTIALS
The skin barrier, simply explained
For everyday skincare, there are three things worth understanding: protection, moisture and lipids.
AN IMPORTANT DISTINCTION
Skin type and skin condition are not the same thing
Your skin type describes the basic characteristics of your skin – for example, dry, oily, normal or combination skin.
Your skin condition , by contrast, can change. Even normal or oilier skin may temporarily become dehydrated, more sensitive or stressed.
That is why skincare should not be chosen solely according to a fixed skin-type label. How your skin behaves and feels at the moment matters too.
YOUR SKIN IS NOT THE SAME EVERY DAY
Why the way your skin feels can change
Your skincare needs are not fixed. Environmental and personal factors can influence how your skin feels.
Weather & indoor air
Cold weather, dry central heating, warmth and sunshine can all change what your skin needs.
Cleansing & skincare
Over-cleansing or using unsuitable textures may leave skin feeling less balanced.
Age & changing needs
Your skin’s moisture and care requirements can change over time.
Stress & surroundings
Sleep, stress, climate and other everyday influences may also affect how your skin feels.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOUR ROUTINE?
Three simple decisions to get you started
How does your skin feel?
Does it feel tight, become shiny quickly, look unsettled or react sensitively? The way your skin feels now is an important starting point.
How gentle should cleansing be?
Cleansing should remove dirt, make-up and residue without unnecessarily drying out or irritating your skin.
How rich should your skincare be?
The drier and tighter your skin feels, the more moisture – and, where appropriate, lipids – your skincare may need to provide.
FIND YOUR NEXT STEP
What does your skin need most?
You can find more about individual skin types and suitable care where it belongs: in our dedicated skin-type guides.
FIND YOUR STARTING POINT
What Skin Type Do I Have?
Identify the underlying characteristics of your skin, step by step.
Identify Your Skin Type → AT A GLANCESkin Types Compared
An overview of combination, dry, normal, blemish-prone, mature and sensitive skin.
Explore the Skin Types → APPLICATIONHow to Apply Skincare Correctly
Combine cleansing and skincare in the right order and build a straightforward daily routine.
Build Your Skincare Routine →PERSONAL ADVICE
Your skin does not fit neatly into one category?
Skin type and skin condition can create different needs. If you are unsure which Déesse skincare products to choose, I would be happy to help you find a suitable approach.
